successive
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They have failed to score in four successive Premier League matches - the first time that has happened since September 2006.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
In recent history, England's women have never faced such tough successive opposition.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The 0.4 percent year-on-year increase in August, released by the National Bureau of Statistics, marked the second successive slowdown in growth following a one percent increase in June.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
There were multiple interviews with Barbara Walters, “Tonight Show” appearances with Johnny Carson, two successive variety shows and many a guest spot, including on “Hannah Montana,” “Designing Women” and “Reba.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
As successive team members came into play, they were named for the days of the week.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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Siddhartha
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